US Bridges

Peckville RD over Gillett Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.8 MI W of Dolgeville · Structure no. 000000003307770

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peckville RD over Gillett Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peckville RD over Gillett Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeckville RD
CrossesGillett Creek
Location1.8 MI W of Dolgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.10545, -74.80584
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2021)
Projected traffic181 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peckville RD over Gillett Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peckville RD over Gillett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Peckville RD over Gillett Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Peckville RD over Gillett Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Peckville RD over Gillett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.